Benjamin Franklin. An 18th century American terracotta plaque by Jean Baptiste Nini 1777

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Benjamin Franklin. An 18th century American terracotta plaque of Benjamin Franklin by Jean Baptiste Nini 1777, the circular plaque cast in relief with a profile of Franklin facing left seen wearing a fur hat and inscribed 'B. Franklin Americain', hole drilled on edge for suspension and damaged, 12cm diameter

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Provenance: Collection of Jack Webb (1923-2019), London.

Benjamin Franklin (1709-1790) was an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman and diplomat.